GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
General Environmental Technician 2 (Floricultural Helper)
Under general supervision, serve as a leader of a small crew of workers performing routine tasks involved in a variety of city services. These tasks range from engaging in work ground maintenance activities, landscape, and/or floriculturist activities conducted at park facilities (including parks, special facilities, green houses and gardens), recreation areas, public buildings, parkways, berm areas and other municipal properties.
Evaluation Plan
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Interview: P/F
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Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 100%
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Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:
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Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
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Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point
LRD: 10/11/2023
Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Thorough knowledge of greenhouse methods of propagation, planting and cultivation of landscape of (annuals/perennials) and tropical plants.
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Knowledge of tools and materials commonly associated with landscaping/ground maintenance work.
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Knowledge of basic maintenance of landscape plants such as deadheading, watering and weeding.
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Skill in utilizing common gardening hand tools and equipment.
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Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing to convey information clearly.
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Skill in assisting with the growing of plants.
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Strong ability to work effectively as part of a work group/team.
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Ability to perform routine garden maintenance tasks such as weeding and watering on a daily basis.
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Ability to interact effectively with workers, the public and others with tact and diplomacy.
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Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
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Ability to display initiative, industriousness and dependability.
Physical Demands
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The work is characterized as physical. While working in the field the incumbent will be required to work in a physical environment which will require frequent walking, standing, lifting, bending and resting on knees.
Work Environment
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Work is performed in greenhouses and outdoors with exposure to seasonal weather conditions and to pesticides.
Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position. The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.
